Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, DOC Orcia – Podere Forte or DOC Orcia – Podere Forte ?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia in Val d'Orcia, Sangiovese, ruby color and notes of red fruit, spices and balsamic: appellation and grape variety consistent with the zone.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia named, Sangiovese and Val d'Orcia specified, profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree named distinctions: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti AIS and 5 grappoli Bibenda, i.e. several recognized guides with their level.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree distinctions cited: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti ais and 5 grappoli Bibenda, with Podere Forte named.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteAt 167.75 € (crossed-out 186.91 €) for a DOC Orcia, the bill is heavy for a simple appellation, even with 15% vol. and distinctions.

DOC Orcia – Podere Forte€171.67 for a non-riserva DOC Orcia, despite a crossed-out price of €221.13: high for this rank.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings cited with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described and service indicated at 16-18 °C; pairings are not very varied beyond that.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described, serving at 16-18 °C: precise but not very varied.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in Val d'Orcia, organic mentioned, stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 12 months.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in the Val d'Orcia, fermentation in steel, 12-month aging in wood, organic mentioned.